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Misconduct

Dictionary), N.G. Dastane v. Shrikant S. Shivde, (2001) 6 SCC 135. The word 'misconduct' is not capable of precise definition, but at the same time though incapable of precise definition, the word 'misconduct' on reflection receives its

Shebaitship

idol is known as shebait in Northern India. The legal character of a shebait cannot be defined with precision and exactitude. Broadly described, he is the human ministrant and custodian of the idol, its earthly spokesman, its

Trust

in an action, or by a recital in a deed, provided it relate to the subject-matter, and the precise nature and object of the trust can be ascertained. a trust cannot be engrafted upon a will unless

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To state

To state, 'to state' is to declare or to set forth, especially in a precise, formal or authoritative manner; to say (something), especially in an emphatic way; to assert, State of Uttar Pradesh

Public policy

Public policy, connotes some matter which concerns public good and the public interest. Expression does not admit of precise definition. Concept of 'public policy' is considered to be vague, susceptible to narrow or wider meaning depending upon

Possession

1934 Bom 200: (1934) 36 Bom LR 379. Possession, is a word that is incapable of an entirely precise definition. Possession of a house is essentially different from possession of a gold watch. One has to look

Amalgamation

companies are fused into one by merger or by taking over by another. Reconstruction or 'amalgamation' has no precise legal meaning. The amalgamation is a blending of two or more existing undertakings into one undertaking, the share-holders

Liquidate

To determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of indebtedness or where there is an indebtedness to more than one person to determine the precise

Definitely

In a definite manner with precision precisely determinately

Gentlewoman

woman of birth above the common; an addition of a woman's state or degree. The word has no precise meaning in law.

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